why is only fingerprint of the thumb taken as an identification?why not other fingers?

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anonymous · Answer

Probably because the thumb is the least used one of them all and doesn't have any sort scratches

anonymous · Answer

"that every human being has a marking on his or her fingers which is different from that of any other person on earth.."*taken from http://chestofbooks.com/reference/Wonder-Book-Of-Knowledge/Why-Are-Finger-Prints-Used-For-Identification.html

anonymous · Answer

well,but why the thumb?

anonymous · Answer

thumb seems more different na?

anonymous · Answer

sorry yaar i really dont know that :(

anonymous · Answer

well,4r tat matter all ur fingers are

anonymous · Answer

They could also use the tongue or the feet. The hand is most convenient appendage, and the thumb is the easiest to isolate. That, and the nature of opposable thumbs means that the thumb print is the most likely to be present at the scene.

anonymous · Answer

Maybe just to be consistent? Good question! :)

anonymous · Answer

because the fingerprint comes out right away

anonymous · Answer

peoplemay have the same fingerprints as your fingers \

anonymous · Answer

not satisified!any more answers!

anonymous · Answer

well they have To take finger prints it has to be yur thumb because if its your fingers it will come out negitive

anonymous · Answer

wat do ya mean by negative?u mean to say they won't b appropriate!well,thr must b sum reason!

anonymous · Answer

well look it up?